Finding the Third Proportional to 233,746 and 511,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,746 and 511,829 is: 1,120,741.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,746 : 511,829 = 511,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,746/511,829 = 511,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,746x = 511,829 × 511,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,746x = 261,968,925,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,968,925,241/233,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,741.85
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